The steering committee of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has set December 12, 2026, as the date for its elective general assembly.
This decision was reached during a meeting held on Monday, chaired by Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
This institutional event takes place in a significant context, as it marks the conclusion of Fouzi Lekjaa’s third term at the helm of the national football governing body. Having held the position since April 13, 2014, Lekjaa remains the clear favourite to succeed himself, particularly given his considerable influence on both the continental and international stages.
The FRMF president currently holds several key roles within global football organisations; he serves as a vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is also a member of the
FIFA Council.
In accordance with current regulatory provisions, the FRMF has established Friday, December 4, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of candidacies. During the meeting, Lekjaa emphasised the necessity of strictly adhering to the laws and regulations governing this electoral process, as well as all related legal and organisational procedures.
Furthermore, according to an FRMF statement, the federation’s president highlighted the importance of meetings held between FRMF officials and both FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe, which took place on the sidelines of the Africa Futsal Cup of Nations and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Regarding reports of a potential resignation from his position as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Finance Committee, Mr. Lekjaa explained that such a move could be part of an effort to strengthen Morocco’s representation on other key committees within the continental body, thereby enabling the kingdom to continue contributing to various aspects of the management and development of African football.
During the meeting, Mr. Lekjaa also called for better anticipation of interruptions to the national championship and the Throne Cup, as well as for enhanced training for young referees.
Furthermore, Mr. Lekjaa announced the acquisition of 24 large coaches for clubs, in partnership with FIFA and as part of the FIFA-Forward program. These vehicles will be distributed among clubs in the first and second national divisions.
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